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HANS WOLFGANG LIEBRICH
April 4, 1940 December 24, 2019
Colorado Springs - Hans Wolfgang Liebrich, age 79, died at Colorado Springs Memorial Hospital after struggling with an advanced case of dementia.
Command Sgt. Major Liebrich is survived by his wife, Mathilde Liebrich, and two children: MaryAnn Silva and Thomas Liebrich. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Kyle Silva, Amy Silva, and Corrina Liebrich.
He served in the United States Army for thirty years, from 1961 to 1991 and retired as the Command Sergeant Major of 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served two tours with 4th Infantry Division units in 1967 and 1971. He was eligible for the Purple Heart. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Combat Infantryman's Badge and numerous other medals and ribbons.
After retiring from the military, Liebrich served as Pion Canyon Maneuver Site supervisor from 1999 to 2008.
Memorial Services will be on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs with military honors. He will subsequently be laid to rest at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow the memorial at Golden Gyros, 611 North Union Blvd., Colo. Spgs., CO 80909.
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A great American and a great Soldier, RIP.
VFW Post 11411 Florissant CO
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January 6, 2024
Top was my 1st. sargeant, back 80-82 at Fort Carson. I was 18 young, and dumb. He made an everlasting imprint on my life. I mention him often, to vets., and civilians. When I would get a package from home, He got the first cookies, before our c.o., or ex. o, because he was TOP!!
Mister B
July 22, 2023
Hilde, Mary Ann and Thomas, Your husband/father was a very special man. When God created him he threw away the mold. A Great Man, A Great Soldier and a Great American.
Jim Thomas
January 23, 2020
Hilde, Mary Ann, Thomas and families, Lifting you in thoughts and spirit. So very sorry for your loss. Ramona
January 18, 2020
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Terry & Sue Allnutt
January 15, 2020
Hilda
We did not know that Hans was sick. I am so sad that this lovely and so strong Men made the Journey to our Lord.
He is safe now.
Love to you and Family.
Ingrid.
January 15, 2020
Hans, it was a privilege to have served with you as your Garrison Sergeant Major. You will not be forgotten. Rest well old comrade.
Richard Merrick
January 13, 2020
Dale Sall
Dale Sall
January 12, 2020
Rest in Peace, Sgt Major, serving with you is something I'll never forget, a Great American Soldier.
RANDY L. Ford 1SG USA Ret.
January 12, 2020
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